In a bold move aimed at eradicating cult-related violence and criminal activity across the state, the Lagos State Police Command has announced the deployment of specialised Anti-Cultism Squads to every Area Command within its jurisdiction.
These squads, equipped and trained for rapid response operations, will focus on:
- Conducting targeted surveillance of cultist strongholds
- Responding swiftly to distress calls from the public
- Arresting individuals involved in cultism
- Partnering with communities to break up cult networks and restore peace
Emergency Contact Numbers Released:
To facilitate citizen engagement and quick reporting of threats, the Police Command has released direct phone numbers for each squad per Area Command:
| Area Command | Coverage Location | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Area A | Lagos Island | 08035216190 |
| Area B | Apapa | 08033781718 |
| Area C | Surulere | 08035740254 |
| Area D | Mushin | 08030454334 |
| Area E | Festac | 08036883998 |
| Area F | Ikeja | 08134619604 |
| Area G | Ogba | 08033900991 |
| Area H | Ogudu | 08034004076 |
| Area J | Ajah | 08032191689 |
| Area K | Morogbo | 08076134280 |
| Area M | Idimu | 08024248069 |
| Area N | Ijede | 08034806328 |
| Area P | Alagbado | 08090837383 |
| SCID | Panti | 08133390333 |
Public Participation Encouraged:
Commissioner of Police CP Jimoh Olohundare called on Lagos residents to actively support the fight against cultism by reporting suspicious activities and offering credible intelligence. He emphasised that all information received will be handled with strict confidentiality to protect citizens.
For more updates or to report cultism-related threats, residents are urged to reach out to the appropriate squad in their locality.
